Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc
L90 JOOMOT history
L90 JOO is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 165,549 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 165,549 mi
- At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 JOO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 26 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 JOO was last recorded at 165,549 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 3,807 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 3 Dec 2007: 28,324 miles, lower than 250,913 miles on 9 Nov 2006.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 161,742 miles · 3 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,807 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 165,549 miles
- 2025 – 161,742 miles
- 2024 – 159,224 miles
- 2023 – 153,467 miles
- 2022 – 146,672 miles
- 2021 – 138,857 miles
- 2020 – 134,358 miles
- 2019 – 130,810 miles
- 2018 – 127,712 miles
- 2017 – 121,759 miles
- 2016 – 113,461 miles
- 2015 – 102,050 miles
- 2014 – 90,864 miles
- 2013 – 90,398 miles
- 2012 – 84,459 miles
- 2011 – 81,699 miles
- 2010 – 72,115 miles
- 2009 – 54,971 miles
- 2008 – 44,577 miles
- 2007 – 28,324 miles
- 2006 – 250,913 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass165,549 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
30 tests since 9 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,549 miles (+3,807)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 165,549 miles
- Test number
- 758144645600
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass161,742 miles (+2,518)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 161,742 miles
- Test number
- 296936523906
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,224 miles (+5,757)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 159,224 miles
- Test number
- 275128516342
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass153,467 miles (+6,795)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 153,467 miles
- Test number
- 648244064341
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth front tracktor joints leaking
Pass146,672 miles (+7,815)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 146,672 miles
- Test number
- 679344566772
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass138,857 miles (+3)1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 138,857 miles
- Test number
- 487451483594
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Axle Seeping Oil From Rose Bowl Seals
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Seats Away No Seat Belt Check
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Corroded at Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail138,854 miles (+4,496)2 major1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,854 miles
- Test number
- 572455008833
- MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A Frame Ball Joint Cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Axle Seeping Oil From Rose Bowl Seals
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Seats Away No Seat Belt Check
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Corroded at Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass134,358 miles (+5)2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 134,358 miles
- Test number
- 666977740798
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Rose Bowl seal (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear seats stored away, no belt check
Fail134,353 miles (+3,543)9 major2 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,353 miles
- Test number
- 421166032111
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in exhaust just after centre box (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Axle with an unsafe modification rose bowl seal excessive oil leak (5.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Rose Bowl seal (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear seats stored away, no belt check
Pass130,810 miles (+6)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 130,810 miles
- Test number
- 495828874953
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryHand brake travel hi
Fail130,804 miles (+3,092)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,804 miles
- Test number
- 620194725233
- DangerousRear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryHand brake travel hi
Pass127,712 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 127,712 miles
- Test number
- 663238738965
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,712 miles (+5,953)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,712 miles
- Test number
- 425465499118
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Pass121,759 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 121,759 miles
- Test number
- 842663384718
- AdvisoryOffside Upper stop lamp not working
Fail121,759 miles (+8,298)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,759 miles
- Test number
- 268753308505
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Upper stop lamp not working
Pass113,461 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 113,461 miles
- Test number
- 550627669163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,461 miles (+11,411)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,461 miles
- Test number
- 745973504682
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass102,050 miles (+11,186)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 102,050 miles
- Test number
- 539982315166
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Pass90,864 miles (+4)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 90,864 miles
- Test number
- 226906604137
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteCustom modified exhaust fitted with non-standard outlet positioning.
Fail90,860 miles (+462)8 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,860 miles
- Test number
- 237824004424
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteCustom modified exhaust fitted with non-standard outlet positioning.
Pass90,398 miles (+5,939)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 90,398 miles
- Test number
- 215576013330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,459 miles (+2,760)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 84,459 miles
- Test number
- 698238792200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,699 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 81,699 miles
- Test number
- 539125081200
- NoteFront number plate mounted in windscreen
- NoteOff side rear tie bar bolt missing
Fail81,686 miles (+9,571)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,686 miles
- Test number
- 658105681282
- FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
- NoteOff side rear tie bar bolt missing
Pass72,115 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 72,115 miles
- Test number
- 621541290257
- AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail72,115 miles (+17,144)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,115 miles
- Test number
- 752151290246
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass54,971 miles (+10,394)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 54,971 miles
- Test number
- 342456999469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,577 miles (+16,253)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 44,577 miles
- Test number
- 660987538378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,324 miles (-222,589)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 28,324 miles
- Test number
- 771917537322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass250,913 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 250,913 miles
- Test number
- 531093916379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L90 JOO
- Does L90 JOO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 JOO is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L90 JOO?
- The MOT on L90 JOO is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L90 JOO done?
- L90 JOO was recorded at 165,549 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026.
- Has L90 JOO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 JOO has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2021.
- Has the mileage on L90 JOO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Dec 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L90 JOO find?
- L90 JOO passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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